Kouassi Attohoula Yao is a professional football player from Côte d’Ivoire, born on December 20, 1996. He plays primarily as a right-back and has also been utilized as a left-back in various matches throughout his career. As of the 2024/25 season, he is currently playing for Young Africans in the Ligi Kuu Bara, which is the top tier of Tanzanian football.
Career Overview
Yao began his professional career at ASEC Mimosas, a club renowned for its youth academy and development of Ivorian talent. His time at ASEC Mimosas included participation in significant competitions such as the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup Qualifying. His debut for Young Africans occurred on August 20, 2023, marking an important step in his career as he transitioned to play in Tanzania.
Performance Statistics
In the current season (2024/25), Kouassi Yao has participated in six competitive matches, accumulating a total of 443 minutes on the pitch. Despite his active involvement, he has not yet scored any goals or received any cards during these matches. His performance ratings have varied across games, with scores ranging from 4.9 to 6.7 points per match.
International Career
On the international stage, Yao has represented Côte d’Ivoire four times since making his debut on January 14, 2023. He has been called up seven times but started four matches for his national team. His contributions to the national team include participation in tournaments like CHAN (African Nations Championship) and other international friendlies.
Market Value and Rankings
As of now, Kouassi Yao’s market value peaked at approximately €253,330 in 2024. In terms of rankings within his position and age group, he stands at various positions globally and by country; specifically ranked around 65,149 overall and positioned around 24,424 among defenders.
Kouassi Yao is an emerging talent from Côte d’Ivoire whose career is still developing as he gains experience both domestically with Young Africans and internationally with his national team. His performances will be closely watched as he continues to grow as a professional athlete.
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